Alerts

Warning: Trademark emails misusing the name of Akmol Ali

11 December 2025

Emails have been sent to multiple businesses misusing the name of Akmol Ali in connection with purported trademark ownership.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that a variety of similar bogus correspondence has been sent to businesses misusing the name of a genuine solicitor (see details below).

The correspondence seen by the SRA inform the recipient that a third party has allegedly made a 'trademark enquiry' intending to 'register the name and logo' of the recipient’s business with the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO).

The correspondence says that the third party's application has been placed on hold inviting the recipient to 'secure the UK trademark'. If the recipient fails to reply within the given time frame, then 'the third party's application will move forward'.

The emails were sent from 'akmol@akmolalilegalservices.com' and the email signature misuses the name and SRA number of a genuine solicitor (see details below). The signature also has the website of 'akmolalilegalservices.com'.

Any business or transaction through the email address ‘akmol@akmolalilegalservices.com,' or the website 'akmolalilegalservices.com' are not undertaken by any individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Akmol Ali. The SRA number for the genuine solicitor is 201764.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate a firm of solicitors with the name 'Akmol Legal Services'.

The genuine solicitor has confirmed they have no connection to the correspondence referred to in the above alert.

What should I do?

When a firm's or individual's identity has been copied exactly (or cloned), due diligence is necessary. If you receive correspondence claiming to be from the above firm(s) or individual(s), or information of a similar nature to that described, you should conduct your own due diligence by checking the authenticity of the correspondence by contacting the law firm directly by reliable and established means. You can contact the SRA to find out if individuals or firms are regulated and authorised by the SRA and verify an individual's or firm's practising details. Other verification methods, such as checking public records (e.g. telephone directories and company records) may be required in other circumstances.